EB Benefits Analyst II

Description and Requirements

Responsible for financial analytics for predominantly fully insured clients. Some clients may be self-funded. Typical client size is 100 to 250 lives.

• Prepare standard analyses with minimal customization.
• Analyses may include:
• Market review analysis
• Renewal rate and funding projections and modeling
• Analysis of claims utilization
• Rate and Contribution analysis
• Claims experience reports
• Benchmarking
• Financial funding analysis with guidance
• Develop alternative strategies, plan modeling, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Perform technical analysis of group insurance contracts and financial arrangements.
• Serve as primary contact with insurance carriers for marketing coverage for new business quotes and renewal. Includes requesting quotes, evaluating options, and conducting fact-based negotiation of rates and benefit features.
• Develop and maintain excellent carrier relationships.
• Analyze claims experience data. With guidance identify financial performance conclusions.
• Write client facing Executive Summaries that provides observations and findings. With guidance, recommend solutions and next steps.
• Prepare carrier and client written correspondence. Includes carrier renewal confirmation letters and client renewal letters.
• Participate in the peer review process, primarily as the reviewed party. May also act as a reviewer, predominantly for Associate Analyst I and Analyst II work. Receive assistance and guidance from Benefit Analyst Team mentors.
• With guidance, use analytic tools.
• Keep current on industry information, technology, and trends.
• Successfully maintain and service a full book of business.

Qualifications

• 1 year + experience in employee benefits or related field.
• High School Graduate. College degree preferred.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain a state Life & Disability insurance license.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction.
• Ability to manage and negotiate multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable with internet-based programs and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs.
• A generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.

Why USI?

With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs.

• Unrivaled Resources and Support
• Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition
• Deep Community Engagement
• Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

USI ONE Advantage

USI ONE Advantage represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.

Awards and Accolades

• Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025).
• Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025).
• Named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025).
• Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024-2025).